Swimming

MAXIMUM SPORTS CONDITIONING
SWIMMING TRAINING PHILOSOPHY

Maximum’s philosophy on training basketball swimmers stems from the sport-specific actions they need to develop, and the physical tools that college coaches use to judge their ability and potential. These are:

Ability to maintain stroke mechanics and technique

Ability to maintain a neutral spine

Ability to explode off the blocks

Ability to explode off the wall

Ability to maintain a powerful kick

Based on these skills, swimmers must develop a fundamental base of athleticism on dry land first and foremost. Joint stability and connective tissue strength must be emphasized through the shoulder(to support and stabilize the rotator cuff, labrum and biceps tendon), core and trunk strenth(to support the spine while making fine motor adjustments to stroke mechanics), grip/forearm and lat strength(for the catch and pull) posterior chain strength and power(to develop strength through glutes, hips, and legs).